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A staple of Hong Kong comics, Alfonso Wong's Old Master Q has been a manhua favourite for over 45 years because of its straightforward humour and candid point of view

Jaring Timmerman, record breaking Masters swimmer, explains the secret to living a long life by following his own acronym, GEDS - Genes, Exercise, Diet, Spirit.

Intimate and often pensive, a still life evokes the allure of physical objects. Many stylistic movements, from realist to abstract, have produced masterful still lifes.

If you've ever looked at an old drawing or print, you probably realized that half the charm is its faded and crackled appearance.

In a bid to be the oldest winner of a major, Kenny Perry bogeyed his final two holes in regulation and lost in a playoff to make Masters history for the wrong reason.

A painter of the Dutch "Golden Age," Gerard ter Borch brought depth to a stock style of painting and still amazes viewers with his virtuoso rendering of satin.

Thrift store art isn't always bullfighters on velvet. Sometimes a treasure shows up in the collection bins and those treasures reap high rewards at fine art auctions.

Sir George Beaumont encouraged painters to view his private collection of Old Masters that he gathered after his exposure to the ideals of Joshua Reynolds.

Rembrandt's three main loves acted as muses and models, but contributed to the chaos and scandal of his life.

Williams and Auden both address the issue of "turning away" from other people's failures and suffering in their poems that focus on Peter Brueghel's Icarus painting.

The Zwinger Palace is one of Dresden, Germany's best attractions. Built to rival Versailles, the Palace features beautiful gardens, an Old Masters museum and more.

Known simply as "Casey, The Blood Artist or The King of Unpop Art," this 32-year-old artist of the California desert gives new meaning to unconventional painting.

Seeing an art work not only as one of many pieces in a personal art collection but in the context of its owner's living space adds a new dimension to its appreciation.

Patrick J. Reynolds awoke one morning with a mission he couldn't explain. Following that muse drove his work to new heights and brought him into contact with needy souls.

Versatile and innovative artist Francisco Goya changed Spanish art as he recorded a tumultuous period in Spain's history. The Prado shows both Goya's art and his times.

The European Fine Art Fair will be held in the Netherlands, from March 9-18, 2007. More than $1 billion worth of paintings, sculptures and other art will be displayed.

Who is Lao Tzu, and what were some of his teachings? Did he really exist? Explore the history behind one of Taoism's most important figures.

The choice and variety of shopping in Rome is not in the same league as other European capitals, but for artisanship and handmade crafts, Rome doesn't disappoint.

The Duomo in Florence, Italy, is a paragon of Renaissance architecture. The history of the Duomo's architecture includes involvement by Da Vinci and Brunelleschi.

Hatchlands near Guildford in England, is home to a collection of historic keyboard instruments on display and still in regular use today at the concerts held there.

What do you get when the deeply traditional meets the radically new? An arts festival like no other in the nation, combining Florida history with New York dramatics.

The contemporary art scene is experiencing a renewed public clamor for traditional academic art as witnessed by the increase in visitors to Fred Ross's ARC.

Wong Sze-ma's lovingly crafted comic strip about a boy and his father is a nostalgic look at parenting and life in Hong Kong

See how well you know these 18th-century English, Spanish, French, German, and Scottish painters. You might learn something new!

The trees have spirits.

Phil Hill won the Formula 1 crown at Monza, but his team-mate and title favourite Wolfgang von Trips was killed in the same race.

Genoa is Italy's gateway to the Mediterranean and boasts one of the largest historical centres in Europe. Art is everywhere, from church facades to hidden doorways.

Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.

The teachings of academic art - emphasizing skills like draftsmanship - are making a comeback due to the general public's interest that never disappeared.

Art that portrays the unseen spiritual world is created by seers and visionary artists that are inspired by sensitive perception.

The beautiful Amalfi Coast offers a range of luxury hotels with fine dining, spa and stunning sea views to please a discerning clientele.

Wang Hui, the most celebrated artist of late 17th-century China, will be featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York beginning September 9.

Master filmmaker Sidney Lumet directs Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke in career defining performances in a tragic family melodrama

Few cities in the world can boast so many luxury boutiques in such a small area, just two square kilometres including the super glamorous district of Monte Carlo.

Gabriel Allon, restorer of fine old paintings and Israel's avenging angel, in his best story yet, defending the West from imminent destruction by Jihadist terrorists.

4/5: Country-folk legend Ramblin' Jack Elliott returns with an introspective new album that tackles such lofty themes as aging, dying and opium dens.

Ted Dekker's latest series is worthy of a place alongside Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.

Hertford House in London's quaint Manchester Square is home to one of the most fascinating collections of art work in the city and admission to see it is free of charge.

Both Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec created artworks in Paris that featured dancers. For Degas, it was the ballet and ballerinas. For Toulouse-Lautrec, it was the cancan

Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?

There's more to Salzburg than Mozart. In just a weekend, you can go hiking, visit a monastic beer garden, and cram in as much culture as you've got room for.

The Wallace Collection is a public museum in a stately London townhouse. Tour one of the greatest private collections of art ever bequeathed to the British nation.

Academies were powerful institutions that determined success of an artist and had an enormous influence on how the public were presented with and perceived art.

From the sixteenth century, artistic education and training became systematically institutionalized in a bid to elevate art practice into a respectable profession.

Alongside the masterworks of Dutch art and culture, global history, culture, customs and artifacts imported by Dutch traders are Amsterdam's greatest gift to travelers.

Sozin's Comet ends the Avatar series with a two hour event that is sure to thrill fans.

This exhibition looks at the myths and realities of Babylon through art and archaeology. It also examines threats to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq.

Burghley House, located in the central part of England, is without a doubt one of the most magnificent examples of Elizabethan architecture that exists today.

Located just 15 miles north east of York England, Castle Howard is known for its large art collection and beautiful gardens.

This gallery features European drawings, paintings and sculptures, including works by Daddi, Cézanne, Degas, Rubens, Cranach the Elder, Raoul Dufy and Edouard Manet.